Arturia Modular V3vsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia Modular V3 and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 8 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Analogue modelling on the Modular V3 and Digital (FM, additive) on the Synclavier V.
- Released: 2016 on the Modular V3 and 2018 on the Synclavier V.
- Emulates: Moog modular systems (1960s) on the Modular V3 and New England Digital Synclavier (1977) on the Synclavier V.
- Oscillators: 9 VCOs, noise on the Modular V3 and FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials on the Synclavier V.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX). Both list at £111.
| 2 items | ![]() Arturia Modular V3Current | ![]() Arturia Synclavier VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Price | approx. £111 | approx. £111 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | Moog modular systems (1960s) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Voices | 64 | — |
| Polyphony | Mono or up to 64 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 9 VCOs, noise | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | 3 filter slots (24 dB ladder low-pass and others) plus 14-band fixed filter bank | — |
| Sequencer | 24-step sequencer | — |
| Effects | Chorus, Delay, Phaser, Ring modulator | Reverb, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Modular patching, Standalone app, NKS | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |

